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Solve a haunted estate mystery in D&D
Teenagers aged 16 to 21 investigate a cursed country house using provided, pre-made character sheets.
15 September 2026
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Ten-year-old pianist Hanning Zhang plays Beethoven and Chopin
Steinway competition winner Hanning Zhang performs a solo classical programme followed by tea and coffee.
15 September 2026
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Sculpting like Alberto Giacometti with wire and wax
Work in Het Atelier shaping copper wire and black wax into an expressive Giacometti-inspired figurine.
15 September 2026
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The Social Maze: Funky house by the seaside
Three DJs spin funky house and club anthems for an international crowd over twenty-one, right on the sand.
15 September 2026
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Groninger Studenten Cabaret Festival try-out tournee
Six festival semi-finalists test fresh stand-up material on stage before competing in the national comedy finals.
15 September 2026
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Short artist films at The Balcony & Chill fundraiser
Over thirty artists share short works on rotation to support gallery exhibition funds during HOOGTIJ.
15 September 2026
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Creative journal writing and listening at Schrijftafel
Dineke Bangerter-van der Molen guides reflective writing exercises and unjudged reading aloud, requiring no previous experience.
15 September 2026
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Guatemalan and Nikkei five-course dinner at BlueBlood
Two visiting chefs collaborate on a paired tasting menu served family-style for forty seated diners.
15 September 2026
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Harmonica, jazz guitar and improv in the local library
Two seasoned Dutch musicians play originals and improvisations from their collaborative record among the branch's bookshelves.
15 September 2026
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Turn Conflict into Connection: Nonviolent Communication course
Sabine Morf leads a five-part Friday morning course exploring the core principles of Nonviolent Communication.
15 September 2026
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René van Meurs brings Noodzakelijk kwaad to Diligentia
Fast-paced Dutch stand-up cabaret in an intimate historic auditorium, including an intermission drink alongside your theatre ticket.
15 September 2026
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Learn marathon fueling strategies at De Hardloopwinkel Den Haag
Sports dieticians explain pre-race meals, mid-run gels, and post-training recovery snacks inside a dedicated local running shop.
15 September 2026
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English stand-up at PePijns Comedy Club
Two hours of English-language stand-up featuring both seasoned performers and emerging acts, with drinks allowed inside.
15 September 2026
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René van Meurs performs Noodzakelijk kwaad
Dutch cabaretier René van Meurs brings his dry, fast-talking show about modern adult life to the stage.
15 September 2026
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René van Meurs brings Noodzakelijk kwaad to Diligentia
A full cabaret performance tackling modern contentment, complete with an included cloakroom and an intermission drink.
15 September 2026
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Castellian Cigar Club evening at Metropole Restobar
Cigar enthusiasts gather around selected smokes and drinks for a relaxed social evening run by Castellian Cellars.
15 September 2026
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Academic seminar on caste and Indian migrant women
Researcher Sanchali Sarkar presents interview findings exploring how caste affects jobs, mobility, and social belonging in Germany.
15 September 2026
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Open-floor street dance at The Groove Get Down
An all-levels street dance workshop leads directly into an open floor jam powered by a live DJ.
15 September 2026
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Prinses Christina Concours winners play a midday set
Young competition laureates tackle alternating sets of classical and jazz repertoire inside the historic church hall.
15 September 2026
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Sculpture lecture on Rui Chafes and Alberto Giacometti
Muriel de Beer explores dialogues between modern bronzes, followed by an hour of private gallery access before general admission.
15 September 2026
